Nick McKim (Tasmania, Australian Greens) | Link to this | Hansard source

I ask that general business notice of motion No. 543, proposing the introduction of a bill, be taken as formal.

Sue Lines (President) | Link to this | Hansard source

Is there any objection to this motion being taken as formal?

Honourable senators interjecting—

Nick McKim (Tasmania, Australian Greens) | Link to this | Hansard source

What a bunch of sooky la las!

Sue Lines (President) | Link to this | Hansard source

Senator McKim, you'll withdraw that statement.

Nick McKim (Tasmania, Australian Greens) | Link to this | Hansard source

I do withdraw that. How predictable. Pursuant to contingent notice standing in the name of Senator Waters, I move:

That so much of the standing orders be suspended as would prevent the motion being moved immediately and determined without amendment or debate.

Sue Lines (President) | Link to this | Hansard source

The question is the motion as moved by Senator McKim be agreed to.

Nick McKim (Tasmania, Australian Greens) | Link to this | Hansard source

I move:

That the following bill be introduced:

A Bill for an Act to amend the law relating to discrimination and human rights, and for related purposes.

Sue Lines (President) | Link to this | Hansard source

The question is that the motion moved by Senator McKim be agreed to.

Nick McKim (Tasmania, Australian Greens) | Link to this | Hansard source

I present the bill and move:

That this bill may proceed without formalities and be now read a first time.

Question agreed to.

Bill read a first time.